Question 1

Social workers pursue all of the following goals when providing services to adolescents concerning pregnancy and parenting except:

Accepted Answer

Social workers do not emphasize absolute abstinence as their only goal when working with adolescents concerning pregnancy and parenting. Instead, they focus on preventing pregnancy, identifying pregnancy early on, and providing counseling concerning alternatives such as parenting, adoption, or abortion. While abstinence may be promoted as a way to prevent pregnancy, social workers recognize that it may not be a realistic or desirable option for all adolescents and therefore offer a range of services and support.

Question 2

If an absolutely necessary program for clients does not exist, it is the social worker's responsibility to initiate one to get clients the resources they need. This is an example of social work at macro level.

Accepted Answer

Social work at macro level involves addressing social issues at a broader community or societal level, such as advocating for policy changes or initiating new programs to address unmet needs. In this scenario, the social worker is taking on this responsibility to create a necessary program, which shows their commitment to macro-level social work.

Question 3

The First Baptist Church in Salt Lake City, Utah, was established by a Baptist Prayer Band, a group of African Americans, who were excluded from worshipping in the White churches.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The First Baptist Church in Salt Lake City, Utah, was indeed established by a Baptist Prayer Band, a group of African Americans who were excluded from worshipping in the White churches.

Question 4

Gay men are effeminate and weak, while lesbians are masculine and physically strong.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

After coming out to oneself, the next stage is to take the risk of sharing this self-identity with people who are close.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Children growing up in LGB families become psychologically damaged.

Accepted Answer

There is no evidence to support the claim that children growing up in LGB families become psychologically damaged. Many studies have actually shown that children raised in LGB homes have levels of mental health that are similar to those of children raised in heterosexual homes. The American Psychological Association has also stated that "same-sex couples are no less fit than heterosexual parents to adopt and raise children."

Question 7

Both small group counseling and classroom guidance units are excellent modalities for developing multicultural awareness in schools.

Accepted Answer

Both small group counseling and classroom guidance units provide opportunities for students to learn about and appreciate diversity, understand different perspectives, and develop cross-cultural communication skills. Through these modalities, students can explore their own identity and cultural background as well as gain knowledge and understanding of various cultures and traditions. Therefore, they are effective in promoting multicultural awareness in schools.

Question 8

A _____ value orientation might emphasize that it is parents' responsibility to provide information about sex to their children and that schools should not interfere with parental prerogative.

Accepted Answer

A conservative value orientation tends to emphasize traditional values and beliefs, including the importance of parental authority and responsibility in matters such as sex education. This view suggests that schools should not interfere with the rights of parents to educate their own children about sensitive topics such as sex.

Question 9

Social groups that provide crisis intervention for students recovering from any trauma, such as a school bus accident, is an example of groups employing macro practices.

Accepted Answer

Crisis intervention groups for students recovering from trauma, such as a school bus accident, typically employ micro or mezzo social work practices, focusing on individual or small group support, rather than macro practices which involve larger systems or communities.

Question 10

Sexual orientation is a person's internal psychological self-concept of being either a male or a female.

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation refers to a person's emotional and sexual attraction to others, not their internal psychological self-concept of gender.

Question 11

The research findings of Steinberg, et al., (2011) state that _____ percent of U.S. adolescents, who do not abort their pregnancy, keep and raise the infant.

Accepted Answer

Steinberg et al. (2011) found that over 90% of U.S. adolescents who do not abort their pregnancy choose to keep and raise the infant.

Question 12

One of the many roles of a school social worker is that of a broker who helps link clients with community resources and services.

Accepted Answer

One of the main functions of a school social worker is to assist students, families, and staff in accessing and connecting with community resources such as mental health services, financial assistance programs, and other community-based supports. This role is often referred to as a broker or resource coordinator, and it helps ensure that individuals have access to the resources they need to succeed.

Question 13

According to the assessment results of Delgado (1998), the use of Latino adolescents in community asset assessments offers much promise for social work.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately reflects the assessment results of Delgado (1998) and suggests that involving Latino adolescents in community asset assessments can be beneficial for social work.

Question 14

Multicultural education incorporates the study of racial and ethnic differences, as well as issues related to gender, age, socioeconomic status, and physical disabilities.

Accepted Answer

Multicultural education strives to understand and address the diverse backgrounds and experiences of students, which can include factors beyond race and ethnicity such as gender, age, socioeconomic status, and physical abilities.

Question 15

School social workers should advocate for culturally competent and responsive policies and services in schools.

Accepted Answer

School social workers should be advocates for culturally competent and responsive policies and services in schools. This means that they should be working to ensure that school policies and services are inclusive and respectful of cultural differences, and that they are designed to support and empower all students, regardless of their background or identity. This is an essential aspect of the role of school social workers, and it requires a deep understanding of the cultural contexts and experiences of students and families, as well as a commitment to equity and social justice.

Question 16

At the mezzo level of practice, school social workers run groups for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Accepted Answer

School social workers may run groups at the mezzo level of practice for students with ADHD. Mezzo level of practice focuses on small to medium-sized groups or communities, such as families, schools, or organizations.

Question 17

An Individualized Education Program is used exclusively for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Accepted Answer

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is not specific to students with ADHD, but is used for any student with disabilities who requires special education services. The IEP is a legal document that outlines the student's unique learning needs, accommodations, and goals for academic and social development.

Question 18

In the context of school social work roles, a consultant is a person who provides clinical intervention concerning social, emotional, or behavioral issues to individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Accepted Answer

A consultant in school social work typically provides expert advice, guidance, and recommendations to school staff or the system on how to address and improve students' social, emotional, or behavioral issues, rather than providing direct clinical interventions to individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Question 19

In the context of teenage pregnancy, all of the following statements are true except that:

Accepted Answer

The statement "the infants born to adult mothers are more likely to have neurological and developmental difficulties than infants born to young mothers" is not true. Research suggests that infants born to teenage mothers may be more susceptible to certain health problems, including low birth weight and premature birth, but there is no evidence to suggest that they are more likely to experience neurological or developmental difficulties compared to infants born to adult mothers.

Question 20

According to Yarber and Sayad (2013), which of the following is true of adolescent fathers?

Accepted Answer

Yarber and Sayad (2013) state that adolescent fathers often face difficulty contributing financially to the support of their children, although many express the intention of doing so during the pregnancy.

Quiz 15: Social Work and Services for Youths and in the Schools